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CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 4 Technical Session 3

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2021 CoNECD

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Bala Ram P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia F Williams, North Carolina A&T State University; Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson, North Carolina A&T State University

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sevenacademic units. Research in these units includes both experimental and modeling andcomputational work. The experimental work is housed in several laboratories and a fewcenters. Research with a modeling and computational emphasis is conducted in single or smallfaculty group research laboratories, and in some instances, the high performance computingfacilities in the College. In 2010, the Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)department was established. CSE has graduate programs at the MS and PhD levels (but noundergraduate program) and houses the primary high performance computing facilities in thecollege. Using the foundation offered by the small faculty group’s research laboratories and theCSE program, we implemented a Research Experiences

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 8 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Tiffiny Antionette Butler, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ryan Meadows, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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from the community participating in laboratory work 24 hours perweek over the course of 1 semester with Saturday session for professional development ofall women students. Primary outcomes for the program was to increase interest in STEMcareers, confidence in lab skills and engineering design process, learned persistence,particularly in research. Additional objective were for mentors to gain mentoring skills, andthe formation of community to foster belonging. 5In the first iteration of the WRAMP program, affectionately call WRAMP 1.0, 1 graduatestudent was paired with 1 high school student. Research was designated for 2-4 hours foreach high school

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 3 Slot 7 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel A. Godrick, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 4 Technical Session 4

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2021 CoNECD

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Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, George Mason University

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., & Rosa, A. J. (2005). The role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education. Journal of Engineering Education 94(1): 121–130. 5. National Research Council, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, “Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning”, http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9596&page=R1. 6. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.) (2002). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Com- mission on Behavioral and Social Science and Education, National Research Council. Washington: National Academy Press. 7. Lyon, G. H., Jafri, J., & St. Louis, K. (2012). Beyond the pipeline: STEM pathways for

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 5 Technical Session 2

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2021 CoNECD

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Lisa M. Weber, Colorado State University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University

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. 6I. In the first‐year introductory course, Introduction to Chemical and  Biological Engineering, the students perform multiple assignments: ‐ An implicit bias activity in the laboratory sections ‐ An interactive theatre sketch of a dysfunctional team interaction is  performed, with trained facilitators guiding the activity [7] ‐ Regular surveys to assess these various activities ‐ Teamwork with intentional coverage by instructors and professors on  things like team norms or dealing with conflict.II. In the first‐year computing course, Introduction to MATLAB for Chemical  and Biological Engineers, the students perform multiple

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 1 Technical Session 3

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2021 CoNECD

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Donovan Colquitt, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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contacted their faculty advisor found the relationship important intheir laboratory experience (Avent et al., 2018). Industry-mentors, professionals who have beentrained in the mentorship role, surprisingly were observed in one article (Ilumoka et al., 2017).Teacher-mentors were regarded as the highest benefit in student motivation toward STEM(Musavi et al. 2018) Graduate Students and Researchers. Graduate students and postdoctoral workers served as mentors exclusively in researchapprenticeships. These researchers worked directly with apprentices, providing guidance inexperiments and laboratory protocols. One article referenced the negative interaction a studentexperienced working with a researcher, however, upon questioning the student

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 1 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cara Frances Lammey, University of Colorado, Boulder

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6have grown the program from 36 to 62 participants, and we’ve growncollege matriculants from four participants to 14. We’ve doubled thescholarship for students, so that students now receive a total of $5,000over their first two years in our college.The core of the EngiNearMe curriculum features student groupscollaborating to build Arduino light sculptures. This project is intended toencourage teamwork and creativity, while building on core engineeringprinciples and concepts in a design process. Students also participate inskill-building workshops throughout the week in the ITLL (IntegratedTeaching and Learning Laboratory), including laser cutting, 3D printing,and Arduino programming. In addition to the engineering curriculum,students

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 3 Slot 2 Technical Session 3

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2021 CoNECD

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Julia D. Thompson, University of San Francisco; Amalia Kokkinaki, University of San Francisco; Jes Parker, University of California, Berkeley; Hana M. Böttger, University of San Francisco; N. Jeremy Kasdin, University of San Francisco

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Integrated with Physics Labs● Personal Reflections to integrate life outside of engineering to work within engineering Summer Zero Summer Zero is a six-week summer program that prepares students for life as an engineering student and helps them transition successfully to college.•Students learn their individual talents and assets•Classes in Math, Programming, Writing•Students engage in a summer long engineering project•Field trips to local industry and laboratories•Workshops on succeeding in college and navigating USF•Social events and trips around the area•Free time! Summer Zero: effects & conclusionsHighly encouraging results were observed•Students reported a significant increase in

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 5 Technical Session 4

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2021 CoNECD

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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understanding where their own skill level is and that they can learn to improve it, can lead tofrustration and the decision to leave engineering, particularly for members of groups that suffer fromimposter syndrome and the like.In a garden, different plants need different conditions for their best growth. Some plants benefit frompart sun/part shade, some cannot withstand full sun. In the garden metaphor, some students benefitfrom close proximity to mentors and advisors like living and learning communities and mentoringprograms. At NC State University WMEP hosts a Tools Workshop to allow students to learn skills, likesoldering, that they will need in laboratory and project work in a judgement free and community-centered atmosphere. Living and learning

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 4 Slot 1 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flightmechanics and controls, astronautics, and systems engineering. The department hasnine laboratories, including a Subsonic Wind Tunnel, a Supersonic Wind Tunnel andan Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Laboratory.Chemical and Materials EngineeringThis program offers a degree in chemical engineering, which includes work related tothe design, construction and operation of plants for fuels, plastics, fibers, foods andpharmaceuticals. Because of their strong background in chemistry and materialsprocessing, many chemical engineers also work for industry as environmentalengineers.Civil Engineering(Available Program Options: General, Environmental, or Geospatial)This program teaches students how to design, build

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 1 Technical Session 2

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2021 CoNECD

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Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland College Park; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Mary Lord, Towson University; Darryll J. Pines, University of Maryland College Park

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Paper ID #28257Understanding the ’us all’ in Engineering 4 Us All through theExperiences of High School TeachersDr. Bruk T Berhane, University of Maryland College Park Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003. He then completed a master’s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a Ph.D. in the Minority and Urban Education Unit of the Col- lege of Education at the University of Maryland. Bruk worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he focused on nanotechnology

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 3 Slot 6 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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perceived values. There were four salient categories of counterspaces each fostering avariety of values for these students. The findings of this study contribute to the current researcharound counterspaces applying an added context to Black engineering students. Counterspacesare a necessary entity to for Black engineering students to feel supported and connected to theirinstitutions. Ong suggests counterspaces can be physical, conceptual or ideological settings andthat by having counterspaces in close proximity to the power structures of STEM, engineeringprograms can “set the tone for what kinds of social behaviors are encouraged and tolerated inclassrooms, laboratories and other social space” [9]. This work sheds light upon thinking aboutthe

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 1 Technical Session 1

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2021 CoNECD

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Taylor Lightner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Natali Huggins, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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whether the child indicated the engineer was themselves. Two of thesecodes (i.e., gender unclear and whether the child indicated the engineer was themselves) werenew for this study. Next, we looked at the profession of the engineer doing work. This constructincluded codes of a designer, technician, tradesman, mechanic, builder, driver, craftsman, factoryworker, or an object/engine (if the child drew an object rather than a person). Lastly, weexamined the activities that the engineer was involved in, which includes images ofbuilding/fixing, designing, drawings/blueprints, products of mechanical engineering, products ofcivil engineering, trains, laboratory work, engineering design process, SEEK class activities andusing tools.In addition to these

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 7 Technical Session 4

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2021 CoNECD

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Luke Alao P.E., Swinburne University of Technology

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education research and to gain the understandingthat voices of marginalised and minority groups such as women, LGTBIQ and indigenous people are essential tothe development of the modern economy. The research method used in the narrative analysis in this paper ispeer-reviewed in [3] and [4] research.Results and DiscussionThe finding of this study shows a necessary implication that is sometimes overlooked regarding pedagogiesdifferences in academic transition. What is the dynamic relationship between educators and learners in highereducation settings? If we accept that the classroom, lecture theatre and the laboratory are workplaces for thecommunity of practice for a lifelong learning irrespective of the engineering disciplines in practice. This

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 3 Technical Session 4

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2021 CoNECD

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Sarah Trainer, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Jean M. Jacoby, Seattle University; Jodi O'Brien, Seattle University

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institutions ofhigher education throughout the U.S. have experienced additional demands necessitated by themove to online platforms for all teaching and administrative work, as well as strains placed onresearch agendas as laboratories have been closed, fieldwork has been limited, and in-personcontact has been curtailed. At the time of this writing, many universities have remainedshuttered, relying on remote instruction and administration; others have adopted hybrid models.Of those that attempted to fully open for in-person instruction in fall of 2020, many had to asquickly shut down again and send students home, as outbreaks have followed openings [41, 42,43, 44].The economic impacts of the pandemic on the U.S. are many and range in severity. The fall

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 1 Technical Session 4

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2021 CoNECD

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Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Jennifer Kouo, Towson University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Briana O'Neal, University of Maryland College Park; Jackelyn Raquel Lopez Roshwalb, University of Maryland, College Park; Darryll J. Pines, University of Maryland College Park

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of the Engineering Council, director of the NASA CUIP Program, and director of the SAMPEX flight experiment. During a leave of absence from the University (2003-2006), Pines served as Program Manager for the Tactical Technology Office and Defense Sciences Office of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). While at DARPA, Pines initiated five new programs primarily related to the development of aerospace technologies, for which he received a Distinguished Service Medal. He also held positions at the Lawrence Livermore Na- tional Laboratory (LLNL), Chevron Corporation, and Space Tethers Inc. At LLNL, Pines worked on the Clementine Spacecraft program, which discovered water near the south pole of the moon